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Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,180

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $7,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,652

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $6,261

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720162016201620162016
ModelTaurusC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSHOC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,520 $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250
Base Invoice $40,182 $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123
Driver Assist Package 1,995          
Navigation system 795          
Sunroof 995          
Multimedia Package   2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690
Parktronic Package   970 970 970 970 970
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800 2,250 2,250 2,250
Interior Package   2,880 2,880 2,150    
Premium 2 Package   2,220 2,220 1,520    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720
Heated steering wheel   250 250      
Rear spoiler   350 350      
Sunshade, rear, power   440 440 440 440 440
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
designo Package         3,090 550
Wood trim           0
Driver Assist Package 1,895          
Navigation system 755          
Sunroof 945          
Multimedia Package   2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502
Parktronic Package   902 902 902 902 902
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604 2,092 2,092 2,092
Interior Package   2,678 2,678 2,000    
Premium 2 Package   2,065 2,065 1,414    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669 669
Heated steering wheel   233 233      
Rear spoiler   326 326      
Sunshade, rear, power   409 409 409 409 409
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
designo Package         2,874 512
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 3,785 14,800 14,800 12,220 11,640 9,100
Options (change) 3,595 13,764 13,764 11,364 10,824 8,462
Destination 875 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $47,180 $54,675 $57,172 $63,945 $77,815 $83,275
Total Invoice $44,652 $50,913 $52,952 $59,533 $72,432 $77,510

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,260
Model Year201720162016201620162016
ModelTaurusC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSHOC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$47,180$54,675$57,172$63,945$77,815$83,275
Adjustments for Features0-1,075-2,600-3,450-2,675-3,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,180$53,600$54,572$60,495$75,140$79,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$972$6,895$21,540$26,100
Total Invoice$44,652$50,913$52,952$59,533$72,432$77,510
Adjustments for Features0-1,001-2,408-3,212-2,490-3,328
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,652$49,912$50,544$56,321$69,942$74,182
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$632$6,409$20,030$24,270

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year201720162016201620162016
ModelTaurusC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSHOC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700  $1700  
RWD $0$0 $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850
Eco accelerator  $100   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100   
Keyless entry keypad$50     
Power-adjustable pedals$125     
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150     
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Curve control$50     
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200     
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50
Rollover sensor$50     
Safety key$5     
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0     
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40     
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
6 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100     
Apple CarPlay support$100     
Aux input$50     
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0     
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200     
Boost gauge    $75$75
Chronometer    $100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100     
Heated second row seats$200     
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals$75  $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0     
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Wood trim     $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,820$8,895$10,420$11,270$10,495$11,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,075$2,600$3,450$2,675$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,001-2,408-3,212-2,490-3,328

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20172016
ModelTaurusC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in111.8 in
Length202.9 in184.5 in
Width76.2 in71.3 in
Height60.7 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested110061%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested110061%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested110081%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Analog clock25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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